Senior Prototype Fabricator: Lead Prototyping & Assembly

MillerKnoll, Inc. in; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Senior Prototype Fabricator to independently build, modify, and coordinate prototypes and development assemblies. You will work from sketches and CAD models to produce high-quality parts while meeting schedules.

The role requires deep expertise in sheet metal forming, welding, and various machining processes, collaborating with Design and Development teams for manufacturability feedback.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a prototype fabrication, model shop, tool room, sheet metal fabrication, or product development environment.
• Demonstrated experience building one-off prototypes and low-volume development parts.
• Extensive hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication and metalworking processes.
• Experience setting up and operating press brake equipment.
• Experience welding and fabricating steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components.

Responsibilities

• Independently fabricate prototype parts, assemblies, mock-ups, and test fixtures from engineering drawings, CAD models, sketches, and design concepts.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment including press brakes, welders, mills, lathes, drill presses, and other model shop equipment.
• Perform sheet metal layout, forming, bending, fitting, cutting, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Perform MIG, TIG, spot welding, and other joining processes as required.
• Lead cost estimating exercises for components and large development builds.

Skills

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Education

10+ years prototype fabrication experience

Tools

Press brakes

Welders

Mills

Lathes

Drill presses

Job description

MillerKnoll is seeking a Senior Prototype Fabricator to independently build, modify, and coordinate prototypes and development assemblies. You will work from sketches and CAD models to produce high-quality parts while meeting schedules.

The role requires deep expertise in sheet metal forming, welding, and various machining processes, collaborating with Design and Development teams for manufacturability feedback.